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headlight lenses

do the headlight lenses come apart or is the whole thing an assembly, i found some new ones for my car that can be ordered and will arrive in a couple days, i just want to know if it will come as an assembly or do i have to pry the old lenses off and glue the new ones on

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Reply #1 –
Where did you get them, Mine are pretty bad.

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Reply #2 –
I can remember separating the lenses from the housings when I had my '88 XR7.
I ran them under hot water for a few minutes, then used a large, flat-blade screwdriver to gently ease them apart.
I can't remember why I even took them apart...
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Reply #3 –
You should get the whole lamp housing assembly... It may or may not have the adjuster included(prob not), it is(maybe was)available both ways...

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Reply #4 –
IF they are from Ebay diamonds777 then they are great.
Complete new lense and reflector, just add bulb.
The adjustment bracket mounting is not included.
Watch those screws!! they were imbeded in the plastic
20 years ago and pull out if you over tighten them.
BobNorway;)
There are only two tools you will ever need:
1) WD40
2) Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.

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Reply #5 –
I just polished mine.I found a polishing kit especially for these kind of lights.You clean the light thoroughly,put the disc on to the chuck and install it in the drill,and get after it.After about 5 minutes,my dull yellow headlights were crystal clear.The kit was about $10.00
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;108968
I just polished mine.I found a polishing kit especially for these kind of lights.You clean the light thoroughly,put the disc on to the chuck and install it in the drill,and get after it.After about 5 minutes,my dull yellow headlights were crystal clear.The kit was about $10.00


Wow where did you find this? Have a link?
Fly on Thunderbird, Fly! Operation Buy Back My Tbird or one like it funding: $0

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Reply #7 –
I found it Autozone and they have it at wal-Mart in the automotive section.It comes with 4 or 6 discs,the chuck,and one disc will do a lot of work.It didn't look like it would work,but I was wrong.It's great.I threw the box away,sorry,no name.It was a box about6 or seven inches high,about 3x3 around,and the box was grey.I just bought it a few weeks ago.They were still there the other day.I'll post the name for everyone the next time I go down town to the store.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #8 –
I was up at walmart tonight looking at automotive sandpaper and i saw the stuff you are talking about. I couldnt find a brand on it but its a black box that says "5 minute optical polish" . It was right next to the grease and tar/wax remover and stuff like that. Not sure this is the exact same thing as what you found but it looks like the same thing you described.

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Reply #9 –
Yes,I believe that's it.Has little round grey sanding pads in it and a chuck for the drill.Just follow the instructions just as they say,and it works great.I read the instructions 3 or 4 times before I started.I was pretty skeptical at first about the product.I'm going to go buy a couple of more boxes soon.I've had 2 people ask if there was anything that can be done about yellowing headlights,and I told them for $20.00,I'd take care of them.I made a profit from what I already bought,and I may fix headlights for folks every now and again for some parts money.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #10 –
I've wondered about that setup vinnie, I've been eyeing it for nearly two years now.
One 88

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;109011
I found it Autozone and they have it at wal-Mart in the automotive section.It comes with 4 or 6 discs,the chuck,and one disc will do a lot of work.It didn't look like it would work,but I was wrong.It's great.I threw the box away,sorry,no name.It was a box about6 or seven inches high,about 3x3 around,and the box was grey.I just bought it a few weeks ago.They were still there the other day.I'll post the name for everyone the next time I go down town to the store.


Cool man, thanks for the info. :)
Fly on Thunderbird, Fly! Operation Buy Back My Tbird or one like it funding: $0

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Reply #12 –
Just remember to keep the lights waxed frequently to protect them from more UV damage.  Otherwise they will turn yellow rather quickly after you've sanded off the top layer.
-Jim
1987 Cougar LS 5.0

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Reply #13 –
Remember the good old days when headlights were glass?

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Reply #14 –
Hey,no problem on the help.I like to share all my ideas and finds that may help others.Let me know how it works.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..